Mustard patina

[Crow#21957]

I polished an entire lock yesterday. Both sides of plate and hammer. The other parts are very clean and function great so I didn't touch them. I put a thin layer if mustard on the plate and hammer. Within 45 min. Both parts had a cool looking patina after washing off with water. Left a light grey look and some design. I done some reading and proceeded to put a heavy layer under and on top of the parts as they lay on plastic wrap.
Folded it over and now they will sit for 2 to 3 hrs at least. Later I should have a couple pics so we can see what it does.

 

[Crow#21957]

"Crow#21957,

 

[Omahkapi'si]

How'd it turn out?

 

[Crow#21957]

Won't know for about 3 hrs.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

ok just saw the time you posted...haha.

 

[Crow#21957]

I sure will post pics. From the trial run looks like it might be really nice grey.

 

[NorthFork]

I sure will post pics. From the trial run looks like it might be really nice grey.

Please post pics when done. Thanks.

 

[Crow#21957]

Ok here's pics. I can see the change but the camera doesn't show it. I believe the plastic wrap and having such a heavy layer of mustard kept the air away from the parts and sort of blocked the reaction of metal and the acid in the vinegar. I had a great response earlier with just a thin coat of mustard and no plastic wrap in only 30 to 45 mi. I'm doing it again. So here are these pics more later. Stay tuned. Sorry my mandolin was in the group.

 

[Notchy Bob]

The lock looks really good to me. So does the mandolin!

Notchy Bob

 

[Crow#21957]

The best side x side I can get

 

[Crow#21957]

Notch Bob. Someone had spray painted the mandolin black thick good black paint.Hope I can get all together.Frets , binding keys, headstock veneer.

 

[Crow#21957]

Already an amazing difference with thin layer of mustard. I need to let it set a few hrs.

 

[Crow#21957]

Well my experiment was a flop. Had some nice grey and brownish patina. It washed off with just water running over it. I like my bleach method. It makes a very nice patina and pattern. And steel wool does not remove it.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

Worth a try....

 

[Keyhole]

Love that mandolin

 

[Crow#21957]

My brother gave it to me. Someone had spray painted it black.its getting a complete work over. I've gotta do frets,, binding,, headstock veneer,,keys.I played mandolin at Ky. State fair, iwas in 5th grade I believe.
Gonna try learning some with it. I'm a guitar gospel bluegrass picker now.